Peter Tamme
At the beginning was the idea that you know the depressive symptoms manifested in what regions of the brain: in the area of the left front lobe of the brain. There brain neurotransmitters are manufactured reduced, among other recognizable in reduced electrical activity. If it were possible, so the scientists, this brain activity of externally to stimulate should again enough neurotransmitters produce settle. And that works. Strong electromagnets, design and performance comparable to those used in MRI of the radiologist is stimulate any desired region of the brain.
To make this work accurately, computerised neuro-navigation devices are used. Practically look like this: the patient takes in a comfortable chair in half-lying position space. About plate large solenoid is using neuro-navigation millimetre outside the head placed on and through various tests checked whether the impetus in the accurately needed strength and in the right place land. Then begins the high-frequency administration of magnetic impulses, about 2000 impulses within about half an hour. This procedure is called: repetitive Transcranial Magnetstimullation or abbreviated rTMS.
The studies show that are about 20 such sessions in the location, sustainable and long anhalte to achieve success: improve the drive and concentration problems, dwindling the bluntness and general disinterest, awakening sexuality and joie de vivre. This procedure is already officially approved in the U.S.A and there are over 300 locations. In Germany, it is now possible to get this therapy in the context of a therapeutic trial. There are but very few specialized centers and trained doctors for rTMS in Germany. The therapy is carried out as an outpatient procedure and the patient can follow its usual daily activities, including driving a car after the meetings. Currently, the costs are covered only by private health insurance. But the therapy is affordable also for legally insured.
